Slingshots & Swords Podcast

Slingshots & Swords Podcast

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Slingshots & Swords Podcast episodes

  • Chasing Excellence

    Have you had a chance to check out the documentary "Bye Bye Barry" on Amazon Prime about Barry Sanders yet? We watched it, and we thought it was absolutely amazing! It got us thinking about the similarities between the way Barry played football and the way men of faith lived their lives in the Bible. We'd love for you to join the conversation by tuning into Episode 7 of the Slingshots & Swords Podcast. We truly believe that football is a fun and interesting way to learn more about how to be an "excellent" Christian man.

    Also, check out our blog article on how to make sure your interests and hobbies like football, don't become idols in life, but instead, valuable Christian learning environments. Faith, Family, Football - How To Balance Them All

    Connect with us @ pastorbside.com

    36 min
  • Music Festivals

    Electronic music culture encompasses various genres such as trance, techno, drum and bass, house, and dubstep. However, is the Electronic Dance Music (EDM) culture only about the music? In this episode, pastors James and b.Side share their experiences of growing up in the Los Angeles rave scene, which has now transformed into music festivals. They discuss their experiences as DJs, partygoers, and churchgoers. The conversation mainly focuses on the church's impact on the individuals involved in the rave culture and whether it has been positive or negative.

    Connect with us @ pastorbside.com

    48 min
  • The Hollywood Family

    There are a lot of definitions and descriptions of what “family” means now. Many people believe that the entertainment industry is partially to blame for all the confusion about an issue that should be simple.

    In this episode titled, “Hollywood Families,” James and b.Side are looking at the timeline of TV sitcoms to see who’s really to blame. How did we go from shows like The Andy Griffith Show to Modern Family in a single generation?

    You might be surprised to see what the Bible says about that.

    Connect with us @ pastorbside.com

    45 min
  • Bold Predictions

    It's hard to deny that the world is in a state of turmoil. The cost of living is increasing globally, and natural disasters are causing significant loss of life. There are ongoing wars, rumors of more conflicts, and governments are struggling. In this edition of Slingshots & Swords, we will explore how the Bible predicted these events and how it can guide and empower men to face these challenges. The episode, titled "Bold Predictions," offers practical advice and instructions on how to act decisively in times when the world seems to want men to yield.

    For more good Bible prophecy teaching resources:

    The Bible teaching ministry of Amir Tsarfati: https://beholdisrael.org

    The Bible teaching YouTube Channel of Pastor Barry Stagner: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTruthAboutGodBarryStagner

    The Bible teaching ministry of David Hocking: https://www.davidhocking.org

    The Bible Teaching Blog Feed for Olivier Melnick: https://www.newantisemitism.com

    37 min
  • NFL Player Salaries

    Football is officially back, and if you’re a fan, we all heard A LOT about the “value” of NFL football players, especially in relationship to their contracts. We saw quite a few players get paid INSANE amounts of money. We also saw other players complain about their perceived value, while failing to get the long-term contracts they hoped for. In this episode of the Slingshots & Swords podcast, we’re going to talk about how we can grow in our Christian faith, by thinking about how the NFL pays the players that they value.

    Connect with us @ pastorbside.com

    31 min
  • Hollywood Hypocrisy Exposed

    It's no secret that controversy in Hollywood has been exposed for a long time, particularly with the hypocrisy that often emerges. In this episode of the Slingshots & Swords Podcast, we will explore the growing popularity of the LGBTQ+ movement in Hollywood. Additionally, we will discuss helpful and proven tips from scripture about how to approach these socio-political agendas in a Biblical manner.

    Tune in to discover how Hollywood has been influencing pop culture since the days of 2 Live Crew and "To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar." Furthermore, we will explore how Christian men can effectively combat these influences in the name of Jesus.

    Connect with us @ www.pastorbside.com

    30 min
  • The California Exodus

    In this episode of the Slingshots & Swords podcast, we explore how Christian men handle challenges from politics, education, and healthcare affecting families and churches. Is it best to fight or to retreat? We delve into the "California Exodus" phenomenon and compare it to biblical teachings. Pastors James Wright Jr. and b.Side share their personal experiences and offer insights on how God guides and supports believers during uncertain and trying times. Tune in to gain wisdom and encouragement.

    Connect with us www.pastorbside.com

    31 min
  • Welcome Trailer!

    On this podcast, we're discussing daily life circumstances in our homes, schools, and workplaces, to understand the spiritual implications we face every day in those areas, training our bodies, minds, and hearts to fight the good fight of faith with the weapons of warfare God has provided.

    2 min
  • Episode 40 - Community
    “Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their efforts. For if either falls, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to lift him up.”
    – Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
    Life is so much better when we do it with others! We need others for encouragement, help, and support in all ways: physical, emotional, and spiritual. This may be true, BUT, is it possible that Biblical fellowship gets lost, even though there is such a strong push for “community” inside and outside of the church? That’s what we’re talking about on this episode, to see how we can make sure we’re getting all the good things the LORD has for us in His version of “community.”
    DJ Havcutz sets the mood with an opening DJ set featuring a lot of classic 90’s Hip-hop beats, from artists like Black Moon, Artifacts, The Pharcyde, & InI. We keep this vibe going, as we curate some of the original music that was sampled, for the background beats, as we converse about the value, the connection, of both community and Biblical fellowship.
    b.Side takes us home with a soulful, funky, DJ set featuring some classics from the label Naked Music, Masters At Work, and new music from Moulton Records.
    2 hr
  • Episode 39 - Serving Your Ears
    “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve…”
    Too often we associate serving others simply as a “church-ministry” thing, or even a socially-good thing. However, if we find ourselves serving, or thinking of serving in these ways, what’s our motivation? Why are we doing it? What do we get out of it? Who’s telling us to do this?
    In this episode, we have a candid conversation about our own personal experience with serving people, from both a ministry perspective; as well as just doing “good works” for others to benefit for personal objectives. Before the conversation, b.Side sets the vibe with a soulful, and jazzy house music DJ set, featuring tracks from JT Donaldson, Ross Couch, & Jam Funk. DJ Havcutz closes the show by highlighting some beats and sounds, from his upbringing in Motown and 90’s Hip-Hop. The beats are fresh. The conversation gets you thinking a bit. Both together, energize the mind and the soul. Take a listen…
    2 hr

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